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A member asked:

Can hypothyroidism lead to memory problems, confusion or racing thoughts?

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Yes: It can definitely contribute to memory problems.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/30/2013

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In my repaort result TSH is 0.25 &also mentioned associated diagnosed :-hypothyroidism 244.9 what does it mean? I m confused what is my thyroid level.

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I am on levothyroxin of 50 mg, in my last test my 3rd generation TSH went down to .53, my doc raised dose to 100 mg I am confused recently I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I am taking levothyroxin of 50 mg but in my last test my 3rd generatio

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Glucose serum112 mg/dL,T3 (liothyronine) free 2.5 pg/ml,T4 free 1.14 ng/dl,TSH 2.180 uIU/ml-blood test taken in PM-no fasting-been told have hypothyroidism-confused?

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TSH, T3, T4 all normal TPO antibodies are 2200. Was told it's Hashimotos and put on 15mg Armour thyroid 3 months ago. I'm confused if the TSH is normal then why the Armour? Have all symptoms of hypothyroid. Also now my period is 2 weeks late. ?

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A member asked:

Have mild hypothyroidism, on 50 mcg synthroid for 7 years now.FT3 and FT4 always on a lower side of normal range. Have brain fog and memory problems.wondering if I would benefit from adding T3 hormone? (Anti tg and anti tpo within a normal range?

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